Cambrai in History

Haig reinforces Byngs command with the entire Tank Corps

In Britain news of the initial spectacular breakthrough served to greatly enhance Byngs reputation; and it resulted in the ringing of church bells in Britain for the first time during the war. During the battle casualties were high, the Germans suffered losses of approximately 50,000 and the British 45,000

Leads 380 tanks in the 1st large scale mobilization of the tank

Authorizes the Allied attack by the BEF against the Hindenburg Line

After the Battle of Cambrai, No. 8 Squadron was involved in Army cooperation, directing tanks and artillery

Authorizes the Allied attack by the BEF against the Hindenburg Line

Approves the plan for the offensive on the plain of Cambrai

German reinforcements stop the Allied advance to Cambrai & regain lost land by Nov 30. 6 KM are gained

Within hours the lightly defended Germans are forced back 6 km to Cambrai, the three trench systems of the Hindenburg Line pierced for the first time in the war. Lieutenant Colonel John Fuller recommended wide-scale use of tanks on the dry battlefield sited between the Canal du Nord and the St. Quentin Canal, the proposal is taken up by Julian Byng, Commander on the ground

& 14 newly formed squadrons of the Royal Flying Corps.

A forerunner of the blitzkrieg tactics employed to great effect by the German army during the Second World War, the attack is not preceded by a preliminary bombardment, helping to ensure complete surprise

Demonstrates the potential of the tank. Commands the 3rd Army during the Cambrai Offensive.

Lieutenant Colonel John Fuller recommended wide-scale use of tanks on the dry battlefield sited between the Canal du Nord and the St.

Quentin Canal, the proposal is taken up by Julian Byng, Commander on the ground. launched at dawn with all available tanks advancing across a 10 km front, 476 tanks are accompanied by six infantry and two cavalry divisions (to exploit any breakthrough), plus 1,000 guns

Haig supports the surprise Cambrai attack combining tanks, artillery, infantry and air power.

Within hours the lightly defended Germans are forced back 6 km to Cambrai, the three trench systems of the Hindenburg Line pierced for the first time in the war

launched at dawn with all available tanks advancing across a 10 km front, 476 tanks are accompanied by six infantry and two cavalry divisions (to exploit any breakthrough), plus 1,000 guns & 14 newly formed squadrons of the Royal Flying Corps

Commands the 3rd Army during the Cambrai Offensive

Haig reviews the German counterattack that recovers much of the ground gained earlier at Cambrai.

The Second Battle of Cambrai (8th October - 10th October 1918) was a successful offensive by the British First, 3rd and 4th Armies with the support of tanks. The advance crossed three German lines of defence which were lightly manned, took Cambrai within two days and suffered very light casualties

The Second Battle of Cambrai (8th October - 10th October 1918) was a successful offensive by the British First, 3rd and 4th Armies with the support of tanks. The advance crossed three German lines of defence which were lightly manned, took Cambrai within two days and suffered very light casualties